Puerto Rican Man Gets More Than 11 Years for Cocaine Smuggling Near St. Thomas

A 25-year-old Puerto Rican man has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for smuggling cocaine near the waters of St. Thomas, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of the Virgin Islands. Brian Santiago Gonzalez...

Edwin Cortes: Prefers being a small Puerto Rican than big American

To be a citizen of the United States, the universal superpower, largest economy, the world policeman, and God’s own country, is an opportunity millions across the earth would grab with both hands. So, to find a man who, as a right, does not want...

Bad Bunny Unveils Music Video for “NUEVAYoL”

Summary “NUEVAYoL” blends salsa and dembow, sampling “Un Verano en Nueva York” to honor Puerto Rican musical roots The video features moments of cultural pride, including a quinceañera and scenes of everyday Nuyorican life Released on July 4, the...

Puerto Rican man arrested, charged with murder of Greensboro native Noah Amerson

Amerson was shot and killed last month while on vacation in Puerto Rico. PUERTO RICO, — An arrest has finally been made in the murder of Greensboro man Noah Amerson, who was shot and killed last month while vacationing with his family in Puerto...

Discover Puerto Rico Shootout announces tournament field for 2025

The lineup for the 2025 Discover Puerto Rico Shootout has been revealed. Illinois State will face off against Rice on November 26, East Carolina on November 27, and Wake Forest on November 28. The tournament will take place at Coliseo Roberto...

Puerto Rico reboots ethics rules: Tech innovation required

The times they are a-changin’ and State Bars are struggling to keep up. Technology is advancing more rapidly than ever, with software powered by artificial intelligence (AI) impacting the way that work gets done. Some lawyers are increasingly...

Tournament Field Announced for 2025 Discover Puerto Rico Shootout

Story Links SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The field for the 2025 Discover Puerto Rico Shootout has been announced and it will have Illinois State match up against Rice (Nov. 26), East Carolina (Nov. 27) and Wake Forest (Nov. 28) during the tournament to...

Kentucky Will Play Maryland, Morgan State in Discover Puerto Rico Tournament

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky women’s basketball team will play Maryland (Nov. 26) and Morgan State (Nov. 28) in the Discover Puerto Rico Tournament over Thanksgiving Weekend, it was announced by head coach Kenny Brooks and Sports...

Deacs Women’s Basketball to Compete in 2025 Puerto Rico Shootout

The Wake Forest women's basketball team will compete in the 2025 Discover Puerto Rico Shootout, playing three games from November 26-28. Other participating teams include UCF, Illinois State, and Morgan State. This tournament marks the first...

Puerto Rican man indicted on charges related to child exploitation

Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General | https://www.justice.gov/Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General | https://www.justice.gov/ On June 26, 2025, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico indicted Juan Edgardo Negrón-Navarro, 27, from...

Puerto Rico ties three-point record in win over Chile, advances as Group B runner-up

SANTIAGO (Chile) – Puerto Rico’s sharpshooters were locked in during their final game of the Group Phase, draining 15 three-pointers to tie the record for most in a single FIBA Women’s AmeriCup game, as they defeated Chile 75-38. The win secured...

Barbados trails behind Puerto Rico in golf champions

Rain affected play on Day Two of the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships at Barbados Golf Club in Durants, Christ Church. In the ladies’ team tournament, Barbados have moved from third to second with a second round so far of five-over-par after...

Preview: Brazil looks dominant while Puerto Rico hopes to stay hot against Argentina

SANTIAGO (Chile) - The Quarter-Finals of the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2025 will feature two more high-stakes matchups, with two Semi-Final spots and two berths to the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournaments up for grabs. Brazil...

Puerto Rico Lottery results: See winning numbers for Pega 2, Pega 3 on July 2, 2025

The Puerto Rico Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Lottery players in Puerto Rico can choose from popular national games like the Powerball, which is available in the vast majority of states around the U.S. Other games...

Palm Bay murder suspect captured in Puerto Rico after 16 years on the run

ORLANDO, Fla. - A man wanted for more than a decade in connection with a fatal 2009 shooting in Palm Bay has been captured in Puerto Rico, authorities said Thursday. What we know: Luis Colon, 50, was arrested without incident earlier this week by...

Puerto Rico’s Earthquakes: The Science

Puerto Rico was hit by thousands of earthquakes in 2020, including a 6.4 magnitude quake, and aftershocks from those quakes continue. What’s more, Puerto Rico continues to have thousands of smaller earthquakes each year, and was recently shook by...

UK Women's Basketball heads to Puerto Rico over Thanksgiving

Palm Bay murder suspect captured in Puerto Rico

Obscure Coffee Roasters Shines a Light on Puerto Rican Coffee in Brooklyn

Obscure Coffee Roasters Owner Norberto Peña at the new cafe. All images courtesy of Obscure Coffee Roasters. The first brick-and-mortar cafe from three-year-old Obscure Coffee Roasters is open for business in Brooklyn, New York, offering coffees...

Palm Bay murder suspect arrested in Puerto Rico 16 years after woman's shooting death

Luis Colon was arrested in Puerto Rico for the 2009 murder of Sailly Cervantes-Femenias. A 2013 grand jury indicted Colon for the shooting death in front of the victim's apartment. He is awaiting extradition to Florida. Palm Bay police this week...